The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHEsTRA's CONCERT.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra made its
first appearance in Indianapolis at the Grand
Opera house last night, and made an excellent
impression. Its lconcert was a musical treat of
the first order. The organization resembles in
its general features the Theodore Thomas Or
chestra, and does not suffer by the comparison
In individual excellence, perfection of training
unity of action and skillful leadership the Sym
phony Orchestra meets the highest requirements
of musical art. The selections last night were
strictly classical and rendered in a very
artistic manner No disposition was shown to
cater to an uncultivated, even to the popular
taste, the only selection approaching familiarity
being Mendelssohns wedding March," which
was beautifully given. Each number was
heartily applauded by the audience. who evil
IDENTIFY desired more than set down
in the programme but politely
refused Miss Helene Hastreiter. the
number, an aria from s''Orpheus," but at was
sufficient establish her solidly in the favor of
the audience. She has pure soprano voice of
excellent quality, volume and compass, and her
method shows the best schooling. She was
called out three times and enthusiastically ap-
plauded. Miss Aus der Ohe gave brilliant
performance on the piano. Her selections were
from Chopin, and furnished an opportunity to
show a remarkable skill in lingering and a
mastery of the most difficult intrcacies of the
board. Her pleasing manners, not less than
her exqisite playing, captivated the audience,
and they tried hard to get encore without
succeeding Mr.. Giese rendered a beautiful
fantasia the violoEcello, and the programme
closed with grand burst of Wagnerian music
by the orchestra. The audience was fairly large
and quite appreciative.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND CoYNE-
Sheehan and Coyne, popular Irish comedians
began a weeks engagement at the Museum yes
terday. in their musical absurdity, "Grogans
Elevation" piece of the ''Muldoon's Picnic de-
scription. and full of music and excitement and
the most uproarious fun. although it has no par
ticular dramatic pretensions. It drew two large
audiences and was received with great laughter.
The songs and dances and general cleverness of
taring. 1t will be repeated every afternoon and
evening this week.
The new theatrum at the Eden Mueee is taste
fully fitted up and was opened yesterday with A.
o. Babel, the cowboy pianist. and his company
the special attraction. Babel has been
musical prodigy as he plays hundreds of Sc
lections. many of them extremely difficult and
classical on the piano. with fine expression and
execution, and he plays several pieces with a
cloth covering the key board. With him is Miss
Alice Fielding. an excellent cornet player and
Smith and Fuller, who play dozen moro Diff
ferent instruments very cleverly. They appear
in conjunction with the other attractions the
Musee, for the same price of admission. and will
play all week, performances being given hourly.
SEATS FOR THE BOOTH PERFORMANCE.
Seats can vet be obtained at the box-office at
Ene!ish's for the Booth performance of Ham
let." on Thursday night. There is a probability
that a mum Der of the woul6-be spectators will
get stuck on their tickets None of the box
seats have yet been Sold and they will be placed
on sale this morning at the same price as the
other seatg.